 The
first time I saw Nick was about three years ago
at BB's. I had an awful cold so I really didn't
get to enjoy the show. I remember the next time
I saw him I was totally floored by this mans talent
and musical ability.
Nick's fourth CD release entitled "Sadie
Mae" is an excellent showmanship of the bands
hard work. The band, along with Nick, seems to
get more polished and tight as time goes by.
I have had the chance to see the band perform
many times and there is nothing like seeing them
live. Moss plays with such intensity and emotion
that you can really feel the music pouring from
his soul.
The musician list is as follows:
Nick
Moss - vocals & guitar
Gerry
Hundt - harp& rhythm guitar
Bob
Welsh (west coast cat; has played w/ Charlie
Musslewhite, Rusty Zinn, Rj Mischo, etc)-piano
& organ
Dave
Wood - bass
Victor
Spann - drums
The
track listing is as follows:
1. Sadie Mae - a rockin' blues
song dedicated to his adorable little baby girl
2.
I Never Forget - traditional Chicago
blues sounds
3.
Check My Pulse - Jump blues sounds
w/ nice piano in background
4.
Just Like That - One of my favorite
songs on the disc; love the harp playing
5.
Ridin' at the Ranch - the usual instrumental
show opener-great tune
6.
One Eyed Jack - slow Chicago blues
sounds
7.
Grease Monkey - My second favorite;
gotta listen to the words of this song!
8.
The Money I Make - up-tempo sounds
about money-aren't most blues about money, women,
or fun??
9.
Feel So Ashamed - groovin' blues sounds
10.
The Coldcut Stomp - Fantastic piano
blues boogie
11.
The Bishop - slow guitar driven blues;
another one of my favorites
12.
You Got to Lose - nice harp/vocals/piano
on this one
13.
If I Could Get My Hands On You - Love
the lyrics to this song; excellent harp and
vocals
14.
Crazy Woman Blues - Slow bluesy instrumental
15.
Everybody Got To Go - Fast tempo blues
16.
Gone Hoggin' - Great rumba type instrumental
for closer
As
I said, Nick is one of my favorites of the time.
He has classic sounds that include Jimmy Rogers
& Muddy Waters to name a few as well as
his own unique bluesy compilations. You will
not be disappointed to get a copy of this disc
or any of the other he has available. Also,
Nick is a very cool guy. Unlike some guys in
the business Nick is very friendly and approachable
- not to mention funny as hell!!! Check out
tour dates, merchandise and other useful info
at www.nickmoss.com.
I
give this record a 4.91 of 5 on the stlblues.net
rating.
~ Shannon
Shannon
has
been busy covering the Blues scene, .if there's
good Blues music to be found, she's on the scene!
Member of the STLBlues
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